>>Hi all. is there any way to not use getfile() and give them option to select file. problem with getfil() is its standard windows dialog bxo and allows to delete,move folder etc while its open. its very dangerous as users can accidently move something. so i was wondering if there is any api call or anything i can use instead of getfile().
>>thanks a lot in advance
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>The main replacement would be the Common Controls ActiveX. It has some advantages and has a little more "standard look", whatever that is. Unfortunately it will allow your users to do what you don't want as it is the same dialog used by Windows Explorer. etc.
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>The thing that comes to mind is to do some work building a control yourself, using ADIR() and displaying it in a form of your own, maybe with a Treview control. A lot more work and maybe not worth it.
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>Just .02

Just to help

Look at (download #12876). I have not used it, but it looks promising.

my .01